The Schloss Elmau Experience

escape. unwind. recharge.

Schloss Elmau, nestled high in the tranquil embrace of the German Alps, is more than a retreat — it is a sanctuary for the soul. Here, where the silence of pristine nature meets the gentle rush of mountain streams, time slows, and the world fades away. Elegant, cosmopolitan spaces invite reflection, while luxury spas and pools offer relaxation for both adults and families. Listen to the sounds of silence and rushing streams. Recharge with sports in the invigorating mountains. Unwind with Yoga, Gaga, Tai Chi, QIGong, and soothing treatments. Taste the artistry of two-starred cuisine, where every dish is a masterpiece. Find inspiration in a phenomenal bookstore. And, as the stars emerge, experience the transformative power of music in concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time. At Schloss Elmau, discover not just an escape, but renewal — a profound journey into the essence of being.

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Schloss Elmau is nestled in the pristine Elmau Valley, amidst one of the most beautiful landscapes in all the Alps, ranging from the Zugspitz Glacier in Bavaria to the Karwendel Mountains in Austria. It is just an hour from Munich, 40 minutes from Innsbruck, 18km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and not far from the famous castles of King Ludwig II. of Bavaria.

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Top Packages & Retreats

Concerts & Literary Events

Alpin Skiing &
Cross Country Skiing Weeks

Daily Program Schedule

Long Cuba Weekend
with Sarah Willis &
Sarahbanda
20 – 23 February

Latin Dances Retreat
20 – 23 February

5 Star Highlight for Gourmets.
Edip Sigl *** and Chris Rainer **
23 February

Vinyasa Yoga Retreat
with Karl Straub
23 – 28 February

Samy Deluxe &
MIKIs Takeover-Ensemble
1 March

Carnival Holidays

Yoga Retreat
with Dr. Patrick Broome
9 – 14 March

Literatur – Theater – Gespräch
Alte Stoffe, neue Texte
12 – 16 March

Gaga in the Alps Retreat
with Ohad Naharin
16 – 20 March

Yoga Retreat
with Annika Isterling
16 – 21 March

Walz Weekend
with Julien Quentin
21 & 22 March

Jean-Guihen Queyras
& Javier Perianes
22 March

Qigong & TCM Retreat
with Imke Dr. König
24 – 27 March

Avi Avital
& Brooklyn Rider (string quartet)
29 March

Taijiquan Retreat
with Imke Dr. König
30 March – 4 April

Renaud Capuçon
4 – 6 April

Nils Landgren Festival
12 – 18 April

Easter Holidays

Iyengar Yoga Retreat
with Michael Forbes
6 – 11 April

4th Daniel Hope Week
21 – 27 April

Easter Holidays

Grigory Sokolov
7 June

Whitsun Weekend

„Odessa Classics Festival“
@ Schloss Elmau
6 – 15 June

9th Annual Yoga Summit
15 – 19 June

The Romantic Era
Music Festival
22 – 27 June

Building Bridges
Sir András Schiff
presents young pianists
3 – 6 July

Masterclass Gautier Capuçon
Public Masterclasses & Concerts
23 – 27 August

Piano Summit
with Víkingur Ólafsson
31 August – 4 September

Rest your head

Rest your head at two unique Leading Hotels of the World, celebrating the pinnacle of casual luxury and understated elegance amidst pristine nature. Guests can use all great offers available at both hotels.

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Unwind

Relax in three luxury spas, including four outdoor infinity pools, an Oriental Hamam and a Japanese Onsen, reserved exclusively for adults. Relax with your kids in three spacious family spas featuring in - and outdoor infinity pools.

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Yoga Retreats

Treatments

Gaga in the Alps mit Ohad Naharin

Oriental Hamam

Dance Retreats

Personal Wellbeing Retreats

Taiij & QiGong Retreats

Pilates

Fitness Retreats

Recharge

Reap the energy of the empowering Alps and enjoy Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Skating, Ice Skating, Jogging, Hiking, Rock Climbing, E-Mountain-Biking, Cycling, Tennis, Archery, Wild Swimming, Kite.Surfing, Fly Fishing and Goif.

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Spend quality time

Relax with your kids in Family Spas and be pampered in Adults Spas, while your kids roam free and make friends in edutainment workshops and soccer camps.

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Experience

Clear your head, release your emotions, and experience the transformative power of Music and a sense of eternity in concerts and festivals with the great artists of our time.

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Find inspiration

Food for Thought. Bookstore. Libraries. Literary Events and Political Debates.

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Meet & celebrate

The perfect location for Summits, Meetings, Incentives, Events and Weddings.

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Enjoy

Enjoy two-starred Ikigai cuisine, culinary art from Europe and Asia and warm hospitality of a young, enthusiastic team.

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Traveling sustainably

100% sustainable heating with wood chips. 100% powered by eco-electriciy. Eco.Amenities. No plastics.

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Driving all-electric

The thrill of driving an electric BMW to explore the region. 80 charging stations. Two super-fast chargers.

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A German History

Schloss Elmau is  celebrating a unique tradition and dimension of Well-Being for Body, Mind & Soul. it was originally built from 1914 to 1916 by the philosopher and best-selling author Dr. Johannes Müller as a cultural retreat, destroyed by a major fire in 2005, and rebuilt from 2007 to 2015 by his grandson Dietmar Mueller-Elmau as a Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway and Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Schloss Elmau has been the first hotel to host two G7 Summits, in 2015, and again in 2022.

A Germany History

My heart and thoughts are with Israel. I share the pain and sorrow of all who lost loved ones in the genocidal massacre carried out by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The relentless pursuit of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime to annihilate Israel is also responsible for the horrible suffering in Gaza. I pray for the release of all hostages and an end to the war. I hope that Israel will emerge from this horror more united and secure than ever before, which will be for the sake of all yearning for peace and liberty.

Dietmar Mueller-Elmau

Dietmar Mueller-Elmau

dme@schloss-elmau.de

Sarah Kesting
Artistic Director

sarah.kesting@schloss-elmau.de

Lukas Leitz
Managing Director

lukas.leitz@schloss-elmau.de

Janine Zimmerer
Director Hospitality

janine.zimmerer@schloss-elmau.de

Christian Scheler
Hoteldirektor

christian.scheler@schloss-elmau.de

Wiebke Mowat
HR Director

wiebke.mowat@schloss-elmau.de

Marius Müller
Resident Manager Hideaway

marius.mueller@schloss-elmau.de

 

Angel Ji Heltner
Director of Sales

angel.heltner@schloss-elmau.de

Edyk Lopes Caballero,
Resident Manager Retreat

edyk.lopes@schloss-elmau.de

Barbara Scheler
Director Rooms & Events

barbara.scheler@schloss-elmau.de

Philipp Schlosshauer
Executive Chef

philipp.schlosshauer@schloss-elmau.de

Naomi Joedicke
Director Marketing

naomi.joedicke@schloss-elmau.de

Chris Rainer
Executive Chef Ikigai **

christoph.rainer@schloss-elmau.de

Ines Sagolla
Executive Housekeeper

ines.sagolla@schloss-elmau.de

Max Hopf
F&B Director

max.hopf@schloss-elmau.de

Biancamaria Giraldin
Spa Director

biancamaria.giraldin@schloss-elmau.de

Johannes Mikenda
Head of Yoga & Wellbeing

johannes.mikenda@schloss-elmau.de

Dr. Imke König
Ärztin TCM

imke.koenig@schloss-elmau.de

Carina Fleischmann
Sports & Kids Program Director

carina.fleischmann@schloss-elmau.de

Shahid Wazir
IT Director

shahid.wazir@schloss-elmau.de

Eva Widmann
Director Finance

eva.widmann@schloss-elmau.de

Bennick Gatzert
F&B Controller / Purchaser

bennick.gatzert@schloss-elmau.de

Holger Otto
Technical Director

holger.otto@schloss-elmau.de

Recent Awards

Condé Nast Spa Guide
THE WORLD´S BEST SPAS 2025

National Geographic
100 Hotels of a Lifetime
The World´s Ultimate Retreats

101 best Hotels of Germany
Hotel of the Year – Overall Winner 2025

Guide Michelin
Hotel 3 Keys 2024
Restaurant Ikigai 2 Stars

Condé Nast Gold List
Best Hotels of the World 2020, 2024

Bilanz Ranking (CH)
Best Resorts in Europa
 2nd in 2024

Condé Nast Traveler Spa Guide
The World´s Best Spas, 2023

Tatler Spa Guide
The world´s Best Spas, 2023